Articles by Kathryn Tretina

Kat Tretina is a freelance writer based in Orlando, Fl. Her work has appeared in publications like Experian, CreditKarma, The Huffington Post, and more. Education: M.A. in Communication Studies from West Chester University of Pennsylvania.

9 Reasons Why You Still Want a Bank With Branches Photo of Kathryn Tretina Kathryn Tretina 9 Reasons Why You Still Want a Bank With Branches Online banking has become increasingly common and popular among consumers of all... What Is a Credit Card Grace Period? Your credit card grace period — which must be at least 21 days long — is how long you have to pay off your statement balance before paying finance charges. What is the HELOC Draw Period? How to Prepare for the Draw Period End Learn about the draw period of a home equity line of credit (HELOC) and how you can prepare for it as a homeowner who is tapping the equity in your home. Can You Open a Joint Brokerage Account? Photo of Kathryn Tretina Kathryn Tretina Can You Open a Joint Brokerage Account? If you’re in a long-term relationship, you’re likely thinking about combining your... Should You Invest for Your Family and Friends? 4 Options to Consider Photo of Kathryn Tretina Kathryn Tretina Should You Invest for Your Family and Friends? 4 Options to Consider "Can I give you money to invest for me?” If you’ve had some success in the past... How to Buy Disney Stock: Invest in the Walt Disney Company Learn how to buy shares of Disney stock to invest in one of the most popular global brands. Compare the different methods to trade shares of (DIS). How to Invest in the NASDAQ Index Learn how to invest in the NASDAQ Composite Index with mutual funds and exchange-traded funds to take advantage of long-term returns. 403(b) Plans: Guide to Contribution Limits and Withdrawal Rules Photo of Kathryn Tretina Kathryn Tretina 403(b) Plans: Guide to Contribution Limits and Withdrawal Rules If you work for a non-profit organization or government agency, you’re working for... Required Minimum Distributions: Guide to Withdrawing Your Retirement Savings Photo of Kathryn Tretina Kathryn Tretina Required Minimum Distributions: Guide to Withdrawing Your Retirement Savings You’ve likely heard a thousand times how important it is to save for retirement,... How to Invest in the S&P 500 Index Learn how to invest in the S&P 500 index, which includes the top companies in the US., for an easy way to diversify your stock portfolio.